List of articles in "Chemical Substance" category - Page 1052

Adenine /ˈædɨnɨn/ (A Ade) is a nucleobase (a purine derivative) with a variety of roles in biochemistry including cellular respiration in the form of both the energy-rich adenosine triphosphate (ATP) […]

Psilocybin (/ˌsɪləˈsaɪbɪn/ SIL-ə-SY-bin) is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms collectively known as psilocybin mushrooms. The most potent are members of the genus […]

Phenylalanine /ˌfɛn(ə)lˈæləˌniːn/ (abbreviated as Phe or F) is an α-amino acid with the formula C6H5CH2CH(NH2)COOH. This essential amino acid is classified as nonpolar because of the hydrophobic nature of the […]

Niacin (also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid) is an organic compound with the formula C6H5NO2 and depending on the definition used one of the 20 to 80 essential […]

Feldspars (KAlSi3O8 – NaAlSi3O8 – CaAl2Si2O8) are a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that make up as much as 60% of the Earth’s crust.Feldspars crystallize from magma as veins in […]

Garnets /ˈɡɑrnət/ are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives.All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms […]

Nitrous oxide commonly known as laughing gas nitrous nitro or NOS is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is an oxide of nitrogen. At room temperature it is […]

Uric acid is a heterocyclic compound of carbon nitrogen oxygen and hydrogen with the formula C5H4N4O3. It forms ions and salts known as urates and acid urates such as ammonium […]

Urea or carbamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula CO(NH2)2. The molecule has two —NH2 groups joined by a carbonyl (C=O) functional group.Urea serves an important role in […]

Thebaine (paramorphine) also known as codeine methyl enol ether is an opiate alkaloid its name coming from the Greek Θῆβαι Thēbai an ancient city in Upper Egypt. A minor constituent […]